Archive - July, 2010

Apparently ‘D’ stands for “Disingenuous”

26 July 2010 by , 1 Comment

The other day, I got an email from Elaine Marshall, the 2010 Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. Here’s the subject: HUGE NEWS: Marshall 37% Burr 35% The email goes on to say: “These new poll numbers come from Lake Research, one of the most respected firms in the business, and are a direct result [...]

Finding a way to like exercise

18 July 2010 by , No Comments
Finding a way to like exercise

I hate exercising. Not all exercise, mind you. I like touch football and ultimate Frisbee. I like softball and volleyball and pick-up basketball. But plain good old aerobic exercise for the sake of my heart, etc., I just don’t care for. However, I do it anyway (though not as much as I should). I always [...]

Why it’s okay to be at the WSOP

5 July 2010 by , No Comments
Why it’s okay to be at the WSOP

People often get envious that I’m spending two weeks in Las Vegas during the World Series of Poker. That’s because they’ve never spent two weeks in Las Vegas during July. I am away from home and Lisa and that is no fun at all. Sure, I get to play poker, but hell, I could play [...]